Mnuchin on robots taking US jobs: 'It's not even on our radar screen ... 50-100 more years' away

David Reid for CNBC: U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he was not worried about the mass displacement of U.S. workers by robots and could be a century before a labor crisis eventuates. "It's not even on our radar screen ... 50-100 more years," Mnuchin said.

Automate 2017 - OptoForce Brings Sense of Touch to U.S. Robots

Automate Demos to Showcase Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensors that Automate Manufacturing Tasks, Reducing Production Costs and Returning Jobs to the United States

Complexity Kills: 3 High-Impact Ways to Simplify Core Business Operations

3 areas where manufacturing operations can be simplified with immediate impacts to the organization

SCHUNK Opens Service and Technology Center in Houston, TX

Last Thursday, SCHUNK held its official grand opening event to launch their new Service and Technology center in Houston, Texas.

Automate 2017 - A3 Previews Automate 2017 Show and Conference

Industry Leaders Gather to Network, Showcase Solutions and Discuss the Future of Automation

Turck Introduces IO-Link Capable Uprox3 Sensors

With the use of the Uprox IO-Link sensors, you reduce costs in new and existing applications. Easy configuration allows you to flexibly adapt the sensors to your needs.

Gartner muses on importance of algorithms for Industry 4.0 projects

IoT Tech News: Algorithms are vital for Industry 4.0, and as Thomas Oestreich, managing vice president at research company Gartner puts it: "…the connected world of cyber-physical systems has to deal with the sheer volume, real-time velocity and diversity of data; and in order to drive new value and differentiating innovations, new algorithms need to be developed. This is making algorithms the pulse of Industry 4.0 initiatives."

How to Increase Run Rates, Reduce Waste and Maximize Profitability

When you are looking for greater efficiency, higher run rates or less waste in your production, dont forget to look at the little things.

Expo Floor, Free Content Highlight Advanced Design & Manufacturing (ADM) Cleveland, The Region's Most Comprehensive Design and Manufacturing Event

ADM Lineup includes Tesla Inc. CTO and Co-Founder JB Straubel and Full Slate of Meetups, Live Demos, Networking Opportunities, Inspiring Discussions and Over 25 Hours of Free Conference Content

New Diakont Electric Actuators Improve Auto Manufacturing Economy, Uptime, and Product Quality

Diakonts new electric servo actuators deliver higher performance and lower maintenance in automotive manufacturing applications, when compared with alternate solutions. Proven to deliver best-in-class service lifetime, the use of Diakont electric actuators reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating unplanned downtime, while increasing overall product quality through precision force and position control.

Industry 4.0: The Five Steps Towards A Digital Supply Chain

Forbes: The key for a successful digital transformation of the existing supply chain, and therewith reaping the full benefits of DSC, lies in developing an orderly process for implementing and integrating the many technologies and capabilities required.

Automate 2017 - Microscan to Demonstrate Industrial Robot Using MicroHAWK Smart Cameras at Automate 2017

Microscan experts will demonstrate the latest barcode and machine vision innovations and present a UR5 robotic arm using MicroHAWK - the worlds smallest high-performance smart camera - at Automate 2017 April 3 - 6 in Chicago, IL.

PTC and OSIsoft to Collaborate to Accelerate Industrial Internet of Things Solution Development

ThingWorx Industrial IoT Platform to Integrate with OSIsoft PI System

Millennials More Upbeat on Manufacturing's Future

Increased optimism and changing perceptions about the industry could help turn the tide on a nationwide skills shortage

Alphabet Soup: Understanding IOT Acronyms and How to Compare Them

One of the most important decisions you may be facing is which communication protocols to choose. This decision impacts the hardware and what devices and functionality are available.

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